Work focus

I have a work focus wallpaper scheduled to automatically come on at 10 PM and go off at 7:45 AM but it randomly came on at 6 PM. Why did that happen and how do I fix this? Thanks in advance.

iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Mar 28, 2024 4:14 PM

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Posted on Mar 29, 2024 2:21 AM

Smart Activation is a likely culprit for your work-focus turning on unexpectedly on your iPhone 15 Pro.


"Automatically turn Work Focus on at relevant times throughout the day based on signals like your location, app usage, and more."


Here's how Smart Activation works:

  • It's a feature within Focus Modes (introduced in iOS 17) that automatically activates a Focus based on location, app usage, and other contextual cues.
  • In your case, Smart Activation might have been triggered by something related to your work (e.g., arriving at your workplace or opening a work-related app at 6 PM)


How to Fix it:

Disable Smart Activation for Work Focus:

  • Go to Settings > Focus > Work.
  • Look for the "Smart Activation" toggle and turn it OFF.
  • See the pic below which is self-explanatory


This may also help --> Unveiling the Multi-Faceted Triggers of DND Automatic enabling of Focus… - Apple Community

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Mar 29, 2024 2:21 AM in response to SummerSchwab13

Smart Activation is a likely culprit for your work-focus turning on unexpectedly on your iPhone 15 Pro.


"Automatically turn Work Focus on at relevant times throughout the day based on signals like your location, app usage, and more."


Here's how Smart Activation works:

  • It's a feature within Focus Modes (introduced in iOS 17) that automatically activates a Focus based on location, app usage, and other contextual cues.
  • In your case, Smart Activation might have been triggered by something related to your work (e.g., arriving at your workplace or opening a work-related app at 6 PM)


How to Fix it:

Disable Smart Activation for Work Focus:

  • Go to Settings > Focus > Work.
  • Look for the "Smart Activation" toggle and turn it OFF.
  • See the pic below which is self-explanatory


This may also help --> Unveiling the Multi-Faceted Triggers of DND Automatic enabling of Focus… - Apple Community

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